What synth is used in money for nothing?

Re: Dire Straits – Money For Nothing It’s actually a DX1, which was essentially two DX7’s in one box with pretty displays, hardware controls, a full-weighted keyboard and a rock star price tag.

What is the story behind money for nothing?

According to Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, the song’s lyrics were inspired by the comments of a delivery man he met at an appliance store in New York. Knopfler stated that while he was at the back of the store, the deliveryman, whose job was to move appliances, was busy watching MTV on the TVs displayed at the store.

Who sings the beginning of money for nothing?

The song features a guest appearance by Sting singing background vocals, providing both the signature falsetto introduction and backing chorus of “I want my MTV.” The groundbreaking video was the first to be aired on MTV Europe when the network launched on 1 August 1987.

Is Mark Knopfler married?

Kitty Aldridgem. 1997
Lourdes Salomonem. 1983–1993
Mark Knopfler/Spouse
On Valentine’s Day 1997 in Barbados, Knopfler married British actress and writer Kitty Aldridge, whom he had known for three years. They have two daughters. Knopfler is a fan of his local football club Newcastle United F.C..

Why did Sting sing with Dire Straits?

Mark Knopfler, a member of Dire Strait, told the story of how Sting was included in the track and what made him think about including him. He stated that he was inspired by an ad on MTV made by The Police and figured that Sting would be good in the song.

What year was Dire Straits Money for Nothing?

1985
Money for Nothing/Released
“Money for Nothing” is a song by British rock band Dire Straits, the second track on their fifth studio album, Brothers in Arms (1985). It was released as the album’s second single on 24 June 1985 through Vertigo Records.

Does Sting sing with Dire Straits?

When Dire Straits performed “Money for Nothing” at the 1985 Live Aid Concert at Wembley Stadium, the performance featured a guest appearance by Sting.

Who sang Sultans of Swing?

Dire Straits
Sultans of Swing/Artists

Who wrote Sultans of Swing?

Mark Knopfler
Sultans of Swing/Lyricists
“Sultans of Swing” was composed by Mark Knopfler on a National Steel guitar in open tuning. He thought the song was “dull” until he bought his first Stratocaster in 1977: “It just came alive as soon as I played it on that ’61 Strat the new chord changes just presented themselves and fell into place.”